Read about equine artist Karen Brenner’s horse paintings and photography adventures. Here are her latest blogs….
- Rod’s Western Palace – A fun destination!The perfect destination for photographing my "Western" style paintings was Rod's Western Palace in Columbus, Ohio! It's soooo Western! Boots, hats, clothes, tack, saddles – just about everything a cowgirl – or cowboy – would ever want! (Well, no actual horses, but I brought paintings of those!) Here are some of the photos from the … Read more
- Faces and PlacesThank you to everyone who came to see my Faces and Places exhibit at the Columbus Hilton Downtown October 1-28, 2021. If you missed the exhibit, or want to see it again virtually, check out the paintings below! In the Barnyard40×28″, oil on masonite$4,480 Camargue – On Dry Land34×26″, oil on masonite$3,536 Blues Sisters 240×24″, … Read more
- Duchess SanctuaryThe Duchess Sanctuary is home to almost 200 rescued horses. The sanctuary is located on over 1,000 acres of rangeland amid the foothills near Oakland, Oregon. It was a privilege to get to visit and photograph the equines for reference material for my artwork. Even though my visit was a few years ago I've always … Read more
- Paint in the StreamPaint in the StreamOil on masonite, 34×26"$3,536 To purchase a painting contact Karen at 330-263-1023 or kmbrenner@hotmail.com Perfect for anyone who loves natures and horses, here is Paint in the Stream with my collection of nests and some cool rocks.
- Holmes County Open Air Art MuseumArt and nature are two of my favorite things! Scrolling my Facebook feed last week a short video featuring Ohio Art Museums caught my eye. Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Toledo museums each had a couple photos.Then two photos for the Holmes County Open Air Art Museum appeared in the rotation. What????? I'd never heard of this … Read more
- Blues Sisters 2Blues Sisters 240×24", oil on masonite$3,840 detail To purchase a painting, contact Karen at info@karenbrenner.com or 330-263-1023 Love these Horses…..They star in another painting! Wonder why this new painting is titled "Blues Sisters 2"? Because this beautiful pair of horses from Whitehaven Plantation in South Carolina was featured in another work by Karen Brenner. The … Read more
- Mother & Foals Virtual ExhibitThis curated Mares & Foals virtual exhibit brings together some of my favorite paintings of equine mothers with their babes. Over the past 20 years it's always been extra special to spend time with these equine families. Babies of all kinds are adorable, but I'm especially drawn to fillies and colts! Enjoy the show! Camargue … Read more
- Kingwood Center GardensKingwood Center Gardens is beautiful in the spring! Tulips are everywhere and every color! The bright colors in equine artist Karen Brenner's paintings pop beside the brilliant blooms. The formal gardens and elegant architecture of this Mansfield, Ohio treasure are delightful to visit whenever flowers are blooming. The former estate of Charles Kelley King, this … Read more
- Paintings on the Go at Richland CarrouselRichland Carrousel is a fun family adventure – open year round! Children of all ages will enjoy the Richland Carrousel located in downtown Mansfield, Ohio. It was the perfect spot for a Paintings on the Go adventure! The beautifully carved horses on the carrousel are joined by cats, lions, tigers and even a giraffe! See … Read more
- Secrest Arboretum – Horse Paintings on the GoHow exciting to visit Secrest Arboretum yesterday. It was so beautiful, I decided to go home, grab some paintings with springtime colors – and zoom back to this awesome garden on Ohio State University's Wooster campus for another episode of "Horse Paintings on the Go"! Secrest Arboretum has been delighting Wooster residents – and people … Read more
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- Arabian Horses – Virtual Art ExhibitEquine Artist Karen Brenner's Top 10 Favorite Arabian Horse Paintings from the past 20 Years Long known as one of the most beautiful breeds on the planet, the Arabian horse has captured the hearts of equestrians and artists for ages. Equine artist Karen Brenner loves meeting and painting Arabians portraying their graceful stance and dynamic … Read more
- Snowy over YellowstoneSnowy over Yellowstone, 28×24", oil on masonite Here's a fun painting that was originally going to be part of the Horse Ballet series. But it took a turn for the ….. sky! Inspired by the recent stories in the news about pilots reporting a "guy in a jetpack" over LAX, I decided to dig out … Read more
- Horse Ballet – Coraje Plays a Double RoleHorse Ballet – Coraje Gray on Gray, 38×34", oil on masonite You might remember Coraje from his starring role in the Horse Ballet Sleeping Beauty painting. I'd promised more paintings featuring this amazing Andalusian stallion from Mary Claey's Bridled Passion Farm would be coming! Guess what! Here are TWO! First, Coraje Gray on Gray, showcases … Read more
- Horse Ballet – Snapshot – Second ActHorse Ballet – Snapshot Second Act, 34×28", oil on masonite This painting might look familiar. It was "done" a few months ago, but I was just not happy with it. After reworking it several times, I do think I like it now! Thus the name, Snapshot Second Act. Who remembers how this dancer appeared in … Read more
- Pyramid Hill – Horse Paintings on the GoPyramid Hill Sculpture Park in Hamilton, Ohio, has over 80 monumental sculptures on over 300 beautifully landscaped acres. Horse Paintings Go Out and About Welcome to the first episode in my new adventure series – Horse Paintings on the Go! This new series will feature awesome places around Ohio, my home state. The plan is … Read more
- Horse Ballet – Wouton – Warm TonesWouton Warm Tones, 34×28", oil on masonite Horse Ballet – Wouton Warm Tones This second painting featuring Friesian gelding, Wouton, was inspired by the colors of my ornamental Black Lace elderberry bush. The maroon-black leaves and peachy pink blossoms with a tint of pale orange sherbet are so beautiful every spring. And Wouton was the … Read more
- Horse Ballet – WoutonWouton, oil on masonite, 28×34", Karen Brenner Horse Ballet – Wouton Friesian gelding Wouter is majestic and beautiful! His painting is the newest in my Horse Ballet series. Wouter, a popular Dutch name similiar to Walter in English, means "ruler of the army" or "army of the forest." According to the urban dictionary, Wouter means … Read more
- Horse Ballet – SnapshotHorse Ballet – Snapshot, 28×34", oil on masonite, Karen Brenner Bright and Beautiful, Snapshot is a Spotted Saddle Horse from the McNatt Farm in Tennessee with amazing movement and showmanship. I loved all the stallions that I got see at the farm, but I think Snapshot was my favorite! Swirls of oranges highlight his hypnotizing … Read more
- Horse Ballet – Spring or Rocky Mountain HighHorse Ballet – Spring or Rocky Mountain High? Which name would you choose?oil on masonite, 30×40", Karen Brenner Two Names – One Painting. Which name would you choose? This painting was started early this spring and is based on a crazy, blurry photo I took of an amazing Rocky Mountain stallion from the McNatt Farms … Read more